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Ronald

02/18/2019 at 2:16 PM

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I was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and given 2 treatment options...8 weeks of radiation or surgery... I’m 63yo and have a very active lifestyle (if you get the hint 😉)...what I’m trying to get a feel for is life after cancer treatments....Anybody???

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superman

08/14/2019 at 1:03 AM

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Has anyone had radiation and then surgery? or vice versa?

What is the recommended safest treatment and most likely to succeed? Do you lose your ability to function sexually also from radiation?

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08/14/2019 at 5:09 PM

I have not had both, I have had radiation, the heavy 5 day kind instead of 30 days of lighter. You can function sexually but no ejaculation and have some bladder and bowel problems from the radiation

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08/14/2019 at 6:02 PM

I had the surgery. It takes time but you will still be able to function after a while. According to my urologist, it depends on how sexually active you are prior to surgery.

A year later I had EBRT and Lupron. They have been a little more difficult to recover from, but finally after 8 months I am beginning to once again respond to stimuli.

It is my understanding that if you have the radiation implants and are required to have surgery at a later date, they cannot spare the nerves, which would have an impact sexual function.

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02/18/2020 at 5:46 PM

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04/13/2020 at 2:46 PM

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@Perrie123 Get over it.

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05/24/2020 at 4:36 AM

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@superman I did radiation and it didn't work. My only other option is to have my voice box removed. Had some bumps along the way. My tumor swelled up blocking my airway so they put a whole in my throat and a feeding tube in my stomach. Still waiting for the main surgery but everything got sidetracked

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05/24/2020 at 4:39 AM

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@superman no man, maybe chemo I don't know but honestly I lost sex drive from all the surgery and stress

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06/03/2020 at 4:42 AM

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Hello Ronald..I was diagnosed at age 58...Advance prostate cancer...PSA level above 10.4...I choose radiation..39 treatments plus 18 months of hormone therphy..I have been free of cancer for the past 12 months...but it took away my elections, I have a heart condition so I can not use viagra etc...the injections and pump is not responding...I consider my self as a no sexual...it has tooken a toll on my life style, but I am divorced so I have no one to disappoint...

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06/04/2020 at 7:10 PM

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Lol. At least you didn't lose your sense of humor. That really sucks. I haven't had sex since my surgery. I don't know what the problem is. Well 1 problem my girlfriend put on a lot of weight and I have a hard time breathing but i feel u man. That just sucks. Happens to everyone. You'll get it back, hopefully me too.....

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06/04/2020 at 7:21 PM

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@MONKEYDOG12 Oh yeah that's understandable. That's crazy what happened to you, I'm sure you're just taking the time your body needs to recover. You'll get it back too

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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